Sheth also directs the College's graduate program in Financial Analysis and Investment Management (FAIM. His academic research include finding patterns and creating meaning out of data. Some call this data analytics, others call it behavioral mathematics. He is currently developing a portfolio optimization model that accounts for tail risk (the risk of extreme events occurring); and a model for trading foreign exchange.

Sheth is best reached by email at aas3@stmarys-ca.edu. For assistance reaching the professor, or with any questions about Saint Mary's faculty experts, contact Director of Media Relations Mike McAlpin by email at media @stmarys-ca.edu or mdm5@stmarys-ca.edu or by phone at (925) 631-4222.

You can also find out more about Sheth on his webpage "arnavsheth.net" and you can follow him on Twitter at @arnavsheth.